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Former Auburn RB Roc Thomas has transferred to Jacksonville State for the 2016 season.

Thomas is moving closer to home and gets to play for his former high school coach, John Grass, who moved from Oxford high school to Jacksonville State's offensive coordinator in 2013. He took over as head coach in 2014. Thomas was one of the top recruits out of high school and opened last season as the starter, but he only managed 261 yards and one rushing touchdown in 2015. He is immediately eligible to play in 2016 and has two years remaining. Jun 15 - 9:38 AM

There were conflicting reports last week as to whether Thomas was looking to move on from Auburn. No more confusion -- Thomas will transfer. In a statement, HC Gus Malzahn said, "Roc Thomas has asked for his release from Auburn and I have granted his request. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward." In that initial jumble of earlier reports, Auburnsports.com's Jay G. Tate had reported that the 5-foot-11, 202-pounder was looking to transfer to Jacksonville State. SEC Country's Brandon Marcello backed up that assertion after news of Thomas' transfer broke on Tuesday, though nothing is official yet. Last season, Thomas accrued 261 yards and a touchdown on the ground while catching 11 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown. He worked as both a slot receiver and running back this spring. May 31 - 5:35 PM

Auburnsports.com's Jay G. Tate had reported that Thomas would transfer to Jacksonville State, but Brandon Marcello of SEC Country hears that the 5-foot-11, 202-pounder has not even made a request for a transfer. A former five-star recruit, Thomas rushed for 261 yards and a touchdown last season. Auburn RB coach Tim Horton spoke highly of his work this spring. Stay tuned. May 26 - 1:45 PM

The position has recently produced huge rushing totals, with Tre Mason and Cameron Artis-Payne shining under Gus Malzahn. Quarterback Nick Marshall is gone, but there seems to be plenty of optimism around Jeremy Johnson. In limited action, Thomas rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 43 carries last year. Auburn utilizes plenty of motion and misdirection, which plays in the runners' favor. Wed, Sep 2, 2015 09:38:00 AM

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There were conflicting reports last week as to whether Thomas was looking to move on from Auburn. No more confusion -- Thomas will transfer. In a statement, HC Gus Malzahn said, "Roc Thomas has asked for his release from Auburn and I have granted his request. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward." In that initial jumble of earlier reports, Auburnsports.com's Jay G. Tate had reported that the 5-foot-11, 202-pounder was looking to transfer to Jacksonville State. SEC Country's Brandon Marcello backed up that assertion after news of Thomas' transfer broke on Tuesday, though nothing is official yet. Last season, Thomas accrued 261 yards and a touchdown on the ground while catching 11 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown. He worked as both a slot receiver and running back this spring.

Auburnsports.com's Jay G. Tate had reported that Thomas would transfer to Jacksonville State, but Brandon Marcello of SEC Country hears that the 5-foot-11, 202-pounder has not even made a request for a transfer. A former five-star recruit, Thomas rushed for 261 yards and a touchdown last season. Auburn RB coach Tim Horton spoke highly of his work this spring. Stay tuned.

The position has recently produced huge rushing totals, with Tre Mason and Cameron Artis-Payne shining under Gus Malzahn. Quarterback Nick Marshall is gone, but there seems to be plenty of optimism around Jeremy Johnson. In limited action, Thomas rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 43 carries last year. Auburn utilizes plenty of motion and misdirection, which plays in the runners' favor.

Racean Thomas, the No. 34 overall player in the 2014 recruiting class according to the ESPN 300, committed to Auburn earlier this month.

The running back nicknamed "Roc" chose the Tigers over a host of suitors that included Florida, Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Georgia and Clemson. "I feel like I can come out of the backfield and do a lot of great things in this offense," Thomas said. "I have good hands, good speed and good balance. They can send me on routes and I can catch the ball." Thomas rushed for 1,768 yards and 24 touchdowns last season as a high school junior in Oxford, Ala. Thomas is an explosive power back with polished receiving skills. He doesn't possess blazing speed or great elusiveness, but profiles as an every-down back in the SEC.